Basic Risotto

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

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Pick through the rice to remove any stones or foreign matter, but do not
wash the rice before cooking.
Using a large skillet with a heavy bottom, heat the olive oil over low heat
and saute or "sweat" the onions until translucent, being careful not to
allow them to color or brown at all. Add the arborio rice, stir to coat
with the olive oil, and saute with the onions to toast each grain of rice,
about 7 minutes. This toasting process adds the chewy, al dente quality
that attracts so many people to risotto.
Once the rice is lightly toasted, add the white wine slowly, stirring with
a wooden spoon. (A wooden spoon is always preferable when making risotto,
as a metal spoon tends to cut or injure the grains of rice. Constant
stirring should be avoided for the same reason.)
Preheat the chicken stock just to the boiling point, then have it ready at
stoveside. After the rice has absorbed the white wine and the skillet is
nearly dry, add one cup of chicken stock, stirring occasionally, and cook
over very low heat until the stock is absorbed by the rice. Continue adding
the stock, a cupful at a time, until all the stock has been absorbed.
(Adding the liquid in stages, instead of all at once, allows the grains of
rice to expand more fully, adding to the risotto's creamy texture.) Once
the rice has been added to the pan, the entire cooking process will take
about 17 to 20 minutes.
After all of the liquid has been added, and the rice is chewy yet fully
cooked, with a creamy texture; add the butter, Parmesan cheese, and the
heavy cream. Stir to combine all the ingredients and serve immediately.
Posted to recipelu-digest by jecraig@lan-inc.com on Feb 16, 98

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